ACC ~ Mark 9 v29

THE NECESSITY OF PRAYER

JEROME: The Lord himself consecrated his baptism by a forty days’ fast, [1] and taught us that the more violent devils cannot be overcome except by prayer and fasting. AGAINST JOVINIANUS 2.15. [2]

[1] Cf. Mt 4:2; Lk 4:2-3.

[2] Cetedoc 0610, 2.15.323.11; NPNF 2 6:400.